The Poison singer and reality TV star, a native of Butler County, returned tonight to his native Pennsylvania to headline the Muscular Dystrophy Association's annual ''Ride for Life" fundraiser concert at SteelStacks in Bethlehem.

"To be here with the MDA tonight, that is truly a great feeling and be
standing up here talking about this and My Life Rocks Foundation. This is part
of what we do, to be back in my home state is amazing. That's a good day any day of the week," Michaels said, as he recalled his days riding a dirt bike around his native Butler, Pa.

Before taking the stage, Michaels spent time with Foster during a meet-and-greet session with fans and presented the 13-year-old Concord, N.C., resident with swag -- including a T-shirt and hats. Foster suffers from Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

"Now don't be stealing all the girls," Michaels jokingly told Foster as he handed him the clothing.

Foster said the experience of meeting and getting the opportunity to perform Poison's "Nothin' But a Good Time" on stage with Michaels was great. "I'm so blessed get to meet great people like Bret and it's such a great experience and I'm ready for tonight," Foster said.

Michaels, who suffers from diabetes, said being able to perform at a charitable event and give back to the community was the "ultimate concert."

"To be up on stage playing music, that's an amazing day and I'm honored to be here," he said.

Michaels turned to Foster and asked if he could bottle the latter's energy. "That's what I need there," Michaels said, with a smile as he pointed to Foster.

Poison's hits include "Nothin' But a Good Time," "Talk Dirty to Me," "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" and "Unskinny Bop."